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Malta, San Pawl il-Bahar, Malta

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general information

In the north of the island of Malta between resort towns and the seaside area of St. Paul's Bay, or St. Paul's Bay (San Paul il Bahar) is located. Its story is connected with the legend of the life of the Apostle Paul, whose ship, after two weeks of wandering by sea, was wrecked near the islands of Malta.

Today, there is little that reminds of the small fishing village where the holy apostle arrived. Along the embankment of St. Paul's Bay, 3 and 4-star hotels have been built.

As a result of dense urban development, the villages of Bugibba are often called the suburbs of St. Paul's Bay. And together they form the largest resort area in Malta.

Private apartments and hotels here are much cheaper than in or. And among the local beaches there are rocky, pebble, and sandy areas.

Attractions

Most of the attractions of St. Paul's Bay are dedicated to the apostle Paul. The old chapel of the 17th century and the restored church of St. Paul are located on the site where the apostle baptized the Maltese. The Ain Razoul Fountain was erected on the site of a miraculous spring created by St. Paul by hitting a staff on a stone.

Several Christian churches are dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, Chapel of the Immaculate Conception and Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel).

Among the coastal watchtowers, the Wignacourt Tower, built in 1610, is the best preserved. The northern fort post was built by order of the Master of the Order of Malta. The second tower of Ta-Fra-Ben (Ta "Fra Ben) is located in the village of Aura. Between them you can see the remains of the Arrias coastal defense battery.

The Simar Nature Reserve is located in a swampy area near the village of Shemshii. More than 120 species of migratory birds (most of which are waterfowl) can be seen for free during weekends from November to May.

How to get there

St. Paul's Bay is located 18 kilometers from the capital of the island. Buses 37, 41, 42, 221, 222 and 223 leave from here to St. Paul's Bay. International Airport Malta to the coast of St. Paul's Bay - 22 kilometers. You can take a taxi or take the X1 autoexpress.

Entertainment

From the embankment of St. Paul's Bay opens beautiful view to the bay and St. Paul's Island. Taking evening walks along the promenade, you can dine in one of the many restaurants and cafes. Fish and seafood dishes are well prepared here.

Rocky St. Paul's Bay - beautiful place For beach holiday and scuba diving. Here you can ride a boat or rent a boat.

Some tourists enjoy splashing in the Salt Pools on the shores of Salina Bay (near the village of Aura). In the XVI-XVII centuries, sea salt was evaporated here, now these are just comfortable “baths with sea water" for tourists.

For lovers of walking, there is a route "Trail of History" from the village of St. Paul's Bay towards Mistra Bay through the village of Shemshii with a visit to historical sites (including the cave of a prehistoric man).

St. Paul's Bay - popular resort, located in the north of Malta, 18 km from Valletta.

The name translates as "Saint Paul's Bay". According to legend, the ship of St. Paul crashed near the local coast, he escaped, after which he turned indigenous people islands to Christianity.

Now St. Paul's Bay has a developed tourist infrastructure. There are restaurants, pubs and nightclubs.

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What to see, where to visit

The main attractions include the 17th century chapel and the restored St. iconic place where the apostle baptized the Maltese many centuries ago. And the Ain-Razul fountain was built where St. Paul struck a stone with his staff, and a miraculous spring gushed out of the rock.

Several temples are dedicated to holy virgin Mary - the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception and the Church of Our Lady on Mount Carmel.

On the coast you can see the 17th century Wignacourt tower, and in the village of Aure - the Ta-Fra-Ben tower.

Not far from the village of Shemshii is the Simar bird sanctuary, which is home to over 120 species of migratory and mostly waterfowl. We recommend walking along the old Roman road to the ruins of ancient Roman poultry houses, which are located next to the carob tree, which is almost 1000 years old! From the Roman baths, incredibly picturesque views open up.

beaches

Local beaches are presented for every taste - rocky, sandy and pebbly.

Entertainment and active recreation

St. Paul's Bay is a great place for a beach holiday and activities water sports sports: yachting, surfing, diving, water skiing. You can ride scooters and catamarans.

The sun is the source of life on the planet. Its rays give the necessary light and warmth. At the same time, ultraviolet radiation from the Sun is detrimental to all living things. To find a compromise between the beneficial and harmful properties of the Sun, meteorologists calculate the ultraviolet radiation index, which characterizes the degree of its danger.

What UV radiation from the sun is

The ultraviolet radiation of the Sun has a wide range and is divided into three regions, two of which reach the Earth.

UV-A. Longwave radiation range
315–400 nm

The rays pass almost freely through all atmospheric "barriers" and reach the Earth.
UVB. Medium wave radiation range
280–315 nm

The rays are 90% absorbed by the ozone layer, carbon dioxide and water vapor.
UVC. Shortwave radiation range
100–280 nm

The most dangerous area. They are completely absorbed by stratospheric ozone without reaching the Earth.

The more ozone, clouds and aerosols in the atmosphere, the less the harmful effect of the Sun. However, these saving factors have a high natural variability. The annual maximum of stratospheric ozone occurs in spring, and the minimum - in autumn. Cloud cover is one of the most variable weather characteristics. The content of carbon dioxide also changes all the time.

At what values of the UV index is there a danger

The UV index gives an estimate of the amount of UV radiation from the Sun on the Earth's surface. UV index values range from safe 0 to extreme 11+.

0–2 Low
3–5 Moderate
6–7 High
8–10 Very high
11+ Extreme

In mid-latitudes, the UV index approaches unsafe values (6–7) only when maximum height Sun above the horizon (occurs in late June - early July). At the equator, during the year, the UV index reaches 9...11+ points.

What is the benefit of the sun

In small doses, UV radiation from the Sun is essential. The sun's rays synthesize melanin, serotonin, vitamin D, necessary for our health, and prevent rickets.

Melanin creates a kind of protective barrier for skin cells from the harmful effects of the sun. Because of it, our skin darkens and becomes more elastic.

Happiness hormone serotonin affects our well-being: it improves mood and increases overall vitality.

Vitamin D strengthens the immune system, stabilizes blood pressure and performs anti-rickets functions.

Why is the sun dangerous?

When sunbathing, it is important to understand that the line between beneficial and harmful Sun is very thin. Excessive sunburn always borders on a burn. UV radiation damages DNA in skin cells.

The body's defense system cannot cope with such an aggressive impact. This lowers the immune system, damages the retina, causes skin aging and can lead to cancer.

Ultraviolet destroys the DNA chain

How does the sun affect people?

Susceptibility to UV radiation depends on skin type. The most sensitive to the Sun are people of the European race - for them, protection is required already at an index of 3, and 6 is considered dangerous.

At the same time, for Indonesians and African Americans, this threshold is 6 and 8, respectively.

Who is affected the most by the Sun?

people with light
skin tone

People with many moles

Residents of the middle latitudes while relaxing in the south

winter lovers
fishing

Skiers and climbers

People with a family history of skin cancer

In what weather is the sun most dangerous

The fact that the Sun is dangerous only in hot and clear weather is a common misconception. You can also get burned in cool cloudy weather.

Cloudiness, no matter how dense it may be, does not at all reduce the amount of ultraviolet to zero. In mid-latitudes, cloud cover significantly reduces the risk of sunburn, which cannot be said about traditional beach holiday destinations. For example, in the tropics, if in sunny weather you can get burned in 30 minutes, then in cloudy weather - in a couple of hours.

How to protect yourself from the sun

To protect against harmful rays, observe simple rules:

Get less exposure to the Sun during the midday hours

Wear light-colored clothing, including wide-brimmed hats

Use protective creams

Wear sunglasses

Stay in the shade more on the beach

Which sunscreen to choose

Sunscreen differs in the degree of protection from the Sun and is marked from 2 to 50+. The numbers indicate the proportion of solar radiation that overcomes the protection of the cream and reaches the skin.

For example, when applying a cream labeled 15, only 1/15 (or 7%) of the UV rays will penetrate the protective film. In the case of cream 50, only 1/50, or 2%, affects the skin.

Sunscreen creates a reflective layer on the body. However, it is important to understand that no cream is capable of reflecting 100% of ultraviolet light.

For everyday use, when the time spent under the Sun does not exceed half an hour, a cream with protection 15 is quite suitable. For tanning on the beach, it is better to take 30 and above. However, for fair-skinned people, it is recommended to use a cream labeled 50+.

How to apply sunscreen

The cream should be applied evenly to all exposed skin, including the face, ears and neck. If you plan to sunbathe for a long time, then the cream should be applied twice: 30 minutes before going out and, additionally, before going to the beach.

Please refer to the cream instructions for how much to apply.

How to apply sunscreen while swimming

Sunscreen should be applied every time after bathing. Water washes away the protective film and, reflecting the sun's rays, increases the dose of ultraviolet radiation received. Thus, when bathing, the risk of burning increases. However, due to the cooling effect, you may not feel the burn.

Excessive sweating and rubbing with a towel is also a reason to re-protect the skin.

It should be remembered that on the beach, even under an umbrella, the shade does not provide full protection. Sand, water, and even grass reflect up to 20% of UV rays, increasing their impact on the skin.

How to protect your eyes

Sunlight reflecting off water, snow, or sand can cause painful retinal burns. Use sunglasses with an ultraviolet filter to protect your eyes.

Danger for skiers and climbers

In the mountains, the atmospheric "filter" is thinner. For every 100 meters of altitude, the UV index increases by 5%.

Snow reflects up to 85% of UV rays. In addition, up to 80% of the ultraviolet reflected by the snow cover is again reflected by the clouds.

Thus, in the mountains, the Sun is most dangerous. Protect your face lower part chin and ears are necessary even in cloudy weather.

How to deal with sunburn if you are burned

Treat the body with a damp sponge to wet the burn

Lubricate the burnt areas with anti-burn cream

If the temperature rises, consult a doctor, you may be advised to take an antipyretic

If the burn is severe (skin is very swollen and blisters), seek medical attention.

St. Paul's Bay is one of the largest areas of Malta. It includes both the tourist Aura, Bugibba and St. Paul's Bay, as well as the more secluded Bidnia, Burmarrad, San Martin, Vardia, Shemshia. According to legend, the holy apostle Paul was shipwrecked here, and the bay has since been named after him.

Climate

The dry subtropical climate of St. Paul's Bay makes it suitable for year-round recreation. It's warm here in summer average temperature+ 26 + 28 ° C, but the sea breeze does not allow the sweltering heat to appear. In winter, the temperature rarely drops below +15°C.

Things to do?

St. Paul's Bay is great for travelers of all ages. lovers hiking will be happy to take a walk around the nearby picturesque places- north of St. Julian's are Mystra Bay and the cape of St. Paul's Island. It is not only good to admire the opening views, but also go diving.

For those who came just to relax, shops, clubs, entertainment centers are open.

Taste delicious dishes in local restaurants - from seafood, including octopus and lobsters, to the simplest, but very tasty vegetable stew.

As a souvenir, you can bring Maltese lace, chess, jewelry and wine.

What to see?

St. Paul's Bay has a rich architectural heritage. One of the first coastal towers of Malta - the Wignacura Tower - is located here. It was built by the order of the Grand Master of the Order of St. John Wignacourt in the 17th century.

Many attractions here are associated with the name of the Apostle Paul. So, the fountain of Ain Razoul is located in St. Paul's Bay at the place where, according to legend, St. Paul hit a stone, and a spring gushed out of it. Church of St. Paul tal-Khjeyyej stands on the spot where St. Pavel and his comrades seem to have kindled a fire. In Burmarrad, next to the chapel of St. Paul Mil'i preserved the ruins of a Roman villa - here was the house of the ruler of Malta, whom the Apostle Paul converted to Christianity.

There are many churches and chapels in St. Paul's Bay: the parish church of Our Lady of Sorrows, the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception.

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After they didn’t check me into the hotel in the morning and told me to wait until 2 pm, I went for a walk and my first impressions are always connected with the places that are near the hotel and where I go for the first time. I did not invent any original route for the walk and went along the street on which there was a hotel and there was also a bus station on it, which I arrived at. And the street itself is called Triq it-Turisti.

1. It immediately caught my eye that there are a lot of cars in the city and at the same time there are narrow streets, when cars park, it remains for buses to drive through the places up and down. And what else is interesting, in Maltese the city is called Sao Paul il Bahar

2. Nearby bus stop, but this is the route to Golden Bay. Do not go to the airport or other cities. It is better to plan all routes from the central station. And in general, this part of Bugibba, one of the three cities united into one. It's confusing and there are no boundaries...

3. There are a lot of cafes and restaurants on the street with umbrellas and tables on the sidewalks.

4. Yellow pots are originally made from cans

5. And this, it seemed to me, was one of the most expensive hotels in this area. Here I was impressed by this balcony.

6. There are a lot of souvenirs on sale in Malta and everywhere there is a connection with crosses, orders and other things. Everything is very bright.

7. And here in the store they make prints for T-shirts. I have never seen the process of making them.

8. Casino, but from here it is not clear whether this is a real casino or is that the name of the hotel?

9. On the way I came across a map showing my location and what is in the city. Naturally, the emphasis on the aquarium is made. And so here I found out, for example, that there is McDuck. But the coat of arms of the city, as on the map below, I did not find anywhere: (very upset

10. Police car

11. Museum of old cars. I wanted to go there, but it didn't work out that way. In general, the museum has the opportunity to have a bite, that's actually the menu is with the chef.

12. During the day, such a beauty is rolled out of the museum, but it’s not clear whether she leaves on her own or does it with her hands.

13. Wheels on one nut are fixed

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15. This uncle is from the same place

17. Temporary solution. While the building is being built with bricks, the entrances are laid without a mixture, just on top of each other.

18. Many people know that in Malta all the houses have their own names and this is a really cool feature. You can only do this all day, walk and read the names. And also cool calls, in the form of a switch.

19. So I went to the sea and the intersection with Dawret Il - Qawra street (this is essentially a different city)

20. The sea, of course, is cool and we all love it, but here the coast is terrible, solid stones, I think there is not much joy from staying on the coast or swimming. The water was cold, after all it is May.

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23. On this street itself there are many hotels with sea views and various apartments. The street is quite good and even richer than the one on which I have a hotel. Tourists compare their card with the card at the stand.

24. Look how wide the sidewalk is and it continues all along this coast around the city in practice. This is at least good route for evening walks along the sea.